General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Contract Administrator V

Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15 years of contract administration experience or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation contracts, especially within the Department of Defense.
  • Proven ability to handle complex contract types, including CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, and others.
  • Strong understanding of contract principles and regulations under FAR and its supplements.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and develop solutions for complex problems.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support contracts within business units of the organization.
  • Negotiate and administer complex FAR-based contracts.
  • Review proposals and bids for compliance with company policies.
  • Resolve contract-related inquiries and develop innovative solutions.
  • Interpret and negotiate terms of standard and non-standard contracts.
  • Advise management on contractual rights and obligations and provide guidance on terms.
  • Lead contract negotiations and modifications, including non-disclosure and teaming agreements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on advanced defense and national security programs.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, and government customers.
  • Exposure to diverse contract types and compliance challenges in a high-impact role.
  • Career development opportunities through training and mentorship.
  • Engagement with a team that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Join a high-impact Contracts team supporting advanced defense and national security programs. As a Sr. Contracts Administrator, you'll serve as a key business partner to program management, finance, legal, and government customers, leading complex contract negotiations and administration across a diverse portfolio of DoD and federal programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for supporting one or more business units within the Group in the management of contracts.
  • Manages large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); contract types include but are not limited to CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, Cost reimbursable, T&M, FFP, and contracts awarded under OTAs.
  • Areas of responsibility include proposal review, contract preparation, negotiation, and administration, verifying export classification and foreign restrictions, and customer interface to provide for contract award and fulfillment in accordance with company policy.
  • Reviews bids and proposals to ensure they meet company policy and customer solicitation requirements.
  • Identifies contract issues and responds to a variety of complex inquiries while providing leadership in developing innovative solutions.
  • Reviews, interprets, recommends, and negotiates contractual terms and conditions and interprets established policies, procedures, and standard practices to develop proactive plans to ensure contract activities achieve desired objectives and timetables.
  • Represents the organization as the primary administrative contact on assigned contracts.
  • Participates in and may lead negotiating and modifying standard contracts and assists in negotiating and modifying non-standard contracts.
  • Reviews drafts as necessary, and negotiates terms and conditions of non-disclosure, teaming, license, and memorandum of understanding agreements.
  • Advises management of contractual rights and obligations and provides interpretation of terms and conditions.
  • May participate in cost and pricing reviews with program management and customer representatives.
  • Maintains an awareness of regulatory changes and their impact on contracts considerations.
  • Makes presentations as required and acts as a primary contact with customers and outside organizations.
  • Provides direction to professional or technical staff on contract matters.
  • May participate in the selection, development, and training of contract staff.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.


We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree along with fifteen or more years of progressive professional experience in contract administration. Equivalent professional contract experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Experience with large and complex Federal Acquisition Regulation based contracts (including but not limited to Department of Defense (DOD); variety of contract types/vehicles is preferred.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of contract principles, theories, concepts, and regulations, and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices, techniques, and standards under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and FAR supplements.

Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills to accurately document and report findings and new concepts to a variety of audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and guide employees, managers, customers and other external parties;
  • The ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate multiple work phases;
  • The ability to lead less experienced professional employees; and,
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Working knowledge of SAP desirable.
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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